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I ended up using coating the entire thing in wheel bearing grease then placing it in a giant plastic container and splashed in some oil. I'm sure this has been covered, but any opinions on stroker kits, 331 vs. 347?

This is good advice. The real reason for using this block is for sentimental value. Even though most anything would be better, and quite possibly cheaper, I still have to use it as long as there's no cracks. Looks good so far, everything turns nicely, bores aren't too bad.

My grandmother gave me my late grandfather's Ford F100, which promptly burned to the ground (old rubber fuel line to the carb). Surprisingly the engine was pretty much ok. The firefighters who got there 30 minutes later couldn't get the hood open to spray the block which probably saved it from...

Hi I'm Allen, I've got more time than money, but I'm looking to build something out of a 302 sitting in my garage. I come from an IT background, but prefer working with my hands more than brains. I live in Indy.